How President Biden is attempting to Best resistant his heritage

President Biden is taking several steps to "Trump-proof" his legacy, aiming to protect key elements of his agenda from being undone by a potential second Trump administration. Here are some of the key strategies he's using:

1. Regulatory Safeguards:

Federal Workforce Protections: Biden reversed Trump’s “Schedule F” executive order, which had reclassified thousands of federal employees as at-will workers, making them easier to fire. To prevent its return, Biden's administration finalized rules that create regulatory barriers. Any future president seeking to reimpose Schedule F would have to go through a lengthy regulatory process rather than relying on a simple executive order.

Environmental Regulations: The Biden administration has finalized over 300 environmental regulations. By doing so well before his departure, these rules are beyond the 60-day window allowed under the Congressional Review Act, making it significantly harder for a future administration to repeal them quickly.

2. Economic and Infrastructure Investments:

Infrastructure and Industrial Policy: Massive, multi-year funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act has been designed to make it difficult for future administrations to reverse course. Much of this funding has already been allocated or committed to specific projects, making it legally and politically challenging to claw it back. For instance, construction projects with "shovels already in the ground" and factory builds are expected to continue regardless of a change in administration.

Legally Binding Commitments: Biden is using the Impoundment Control Act to ensure funds already appropriated by Congress cannot be withheld by future administrations. This makes it harder for a future president to stall or reverse Biden’s spending priorities./p>

3. Foreign Policy and Military Aid:

Ukraine Aid: Biden is accelerating the allocation of funds and weapons for Ukraine in an effort to lock in U.S. support. If any unspent funds remain by the time a new administration takes over, they could be subject to recall or reallocation, so Biden is working to minimize any unallocated amounts.

4. Institutional Reforms and Title IX Changes:

Title IX Revisions: Biden's administration has proposed a significant rewrite of Title IX rules, particularly around gender identity. While Republicans have already moved to overturn these changes in the House, Biden has vowed to veto any such efforts.

These efforts reflect a broader strategy of "policy entrenchment" — enacting laws, regulations, and funding commitments that are difficult to undo without significant time, effort, or political capital. This approach echoes similar moves made by past administrations during transitions of power.